Olson, Harry A - CD-39909

Title

Olson, Harry A - CD-39909

Subject

U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa)

Description

Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa.

Identifier

CD - 39909

Surname

Olson

Given Name(s)

Harry A

Town or City of Residence

Mason City

County of Residence

Cerro Gordo

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

11 May 1879

Birthplace

Sweden

Enlistment Age

21

Civil Occupation

printer

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd
3rd
4th

Date of Enlistment

21 Jul 1900
22 Jul 1903
25 May 1904
17 Feb 1908

Enlistment Unit

Co A 52nd Reg
Co A 56th Reg
Co A 56th Reg
Co A 56th Reg

Height

5ft 11in

Complexion

light

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

light

Access Instructions

This item represents an index entry. The original records are held by the Iowa Genealogical Society Library and are not available online. Researchers may view the documents in person or request a digital or mailed copy from library staff. Service fees may apply.

Citation

“Olson, Harry A - CD-39909,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 9, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/59106.